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title: "DCO Security Information and Event Management Capability Elastic Licence"
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# DCO Security Information and Event Management Capability Elastic Licence

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d115ac1e-3d95-48f6-9987-97023636d90b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence involves the acquisition of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Licences to support its Defensive Cyber Operations. This contract is categorised under Data security software development services, valued at £7,809,234. The process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with the contract having been awarded on 12th March 2025 and officially published on 25th April 2025. The contract period extends from 26th March 2025 until 25th March 2026, and the procurement covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and several international territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity and data security software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement, given the Ministry's openness to engage with such entities. Companies specialising in SIEM technologies or possessing expertise in large-scale data analytics for cyber defence purposes are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Furthermore, being part of a framework agreement can also provide increased visibility and potential for additional collaborative ventures with government bodies.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to purchase the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Licences and support to support the continual delivery of Defensive Cyber Operation's (DCO's) SIEM's Licencing. Big Data analytics for DCO rely on SIEM as a part of its core capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff88d59-3f5c-4098-9ada-c5f1c699f0e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,809,234 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,809,234 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE; CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL; SOFTCAT; ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff88d59-3f5c-4098-9ada-c5f1c699f0e9
- 25 Apr 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff88d59-3f5c-4098-9ada-c5f1c699f0e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff88d59-3f5c-4098-9ada-c5f1c699f0e9
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16585214-790c-44fb-bd6e-180a573b39f4
  20250325 RM6098-Framework-Schedule-6-Order-Form-Template-SIEM_Elastic_Licenses_redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8f3b9d5-a164-4206-9bb7-7b07e81f6b33
  20250325 RM6098-Framework-Schedule-6-Order-Form-Template-SIEM_Elastic_Licenses_redacted

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